Maybe chinks are beginning to appear at Sky. Froome was lucky he had two left when he punctured.He had to do a power of work to get back on.Not sure what the SBS commentators have against Simon Yates. He is a doing a power of work and still with the main group.He seldom gets a mention.Is it because he is a Pom!!! They keep on about the young South African rider always being in the pack, but seldom mention Yates.Do they have something against O/S?Great to see Aussie Michael Mathews win a stage the other night as well.A great effort.Rest night tonight, but back into it tomorrow.Getting into the big hills now I believe so mabye the tactics will change.Maybe we will see Froome attacked more.

I am sure Mathews will make it to Paris.He has ridden very well.He knew when to drop off last night.Worked hard early but didn't push.Picked up the points he needed.Yates dropped some ground last night to Minjies which could be a concern for OS.He looked tired. I think Yates has done far more work over the journey so far than Minjies. But Yates still has a couple of minutes up his sleeve,but needs a good night tonight.Froome is till looking good, but he is lucky that Landa is still prepared to back him. Landa looks better than most of the GC riders right now.Does any body know just how many Aussie riders are competing in the Tour and which teams do they ride for?